Originally Posted by jaje

to make you feel better (sympathize) here is what i have to deal with while i rebuild an 84 Porsche 944

- clutch kit $500! (labor at the dealer was $1100k!!)
- 1 rear axle $125
- front and rear engine seals
- oil cooler seals (done last week)
- potential headgasket leak (will rebuild engine but i'm going to buy a used unit and rebuild it over the winter)
- fuel tank corroded ($100 at junk yard if i get lucky)
- drivers side rear wheel bearing
- sunroof, rear hatch, battery box leaks and fills up passenger side

dealer quoted me $5k for the above (parts & labor) without doing the headgasket or fuel tank...non dealer shops are almost as expensive




though you need a rebuilt engine your honda is quite an affordable reliable car with minimal maintenance...for instance - recommended timing belt change for a 944 is every 30k miles and it is a pain in the ass and requires a $600 tool just to measure corrent tension in the belt!

since you do not know how to work on your car you have to pay and rely on someone else to do it...i've been there and done that (in fact we all have)...$1500 is not a lot for what they are asking if they warranty their work and have a reputation for good work...it will get you up and running and hopefully without any major problems for a long time